Upon auscultating the chest of an older patient who recently experienced a myocardial infarction (MI), the nurse hears an S3 and lung crackles. Because of these findings, the nurse should assess for what other condition?
A. Extension of the MI
B. Liver failure
C. Heart failure
D. Renal failure
Answer: C
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What conclusion can be drawn from examining where nurses are employed?
a. There is a trend toward consolidation of health care into large central medical centers. b. There is an increased emphasis on community-based health care. c. There is an obvious need to decrease health care costs by cutting positions. d. Managed care organizations (MCOs) are employing nurses to improve customer relations.
What is the weight in kilograms for a patient who weighs 185 lb?
a. 407.1 b. 203.5 c. 92.5 d. 84.1
A client is diagnosed with resistant polycystic kidney disease. The medications which may be indicated for this client would be:
1. penicillin and aminoglycosides. 2. clindamycin and gentamicin. 3. metolazone and amiloride. 4. pyridium and urogesic.
Which patient has more extracellular fluid?
A) Adult woman B) Adolescent man C) Female school-age child D) Newborn